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Marcus Thomas

RB

Marcus Thomas came into the league as a 5th-round selection (166th overall) in 2008, drafted out of Texas-El Paso. He last played in 2008 with DAL, a career spanning 1 NFL season.

Size

6'0", 215#

College

Texas-El Paso

Draft

Rd 5, 166th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2008

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.4

46th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.81
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.08
Conversion×0.1-0.10
Ball security×0.06+0.04
Yards/carry×0.12+0.01
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.00

2008 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed32▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst24▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size47▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency58▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry61▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion46▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security26▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume3▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency49▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DET47.42

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Marcus Thomas has played in 2 regular-season games, all with DET.

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL—46.9
Week 2GB—47.7

Marcus Thomas — common questions

What position does Marcus Thomas play?
Marcus Thomas is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Marcus Thomas played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Marcus Thomas has played for DET (2008).
Where did Marcus Thomas go to college?
Marcus Thomas played college football at Texas-El Paso.
When was Marcus Thomas drafted?
Marcus Thomas was selected in round 5, 166th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Marcus Thomas scored?
Marcus Thomas has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Marcus Thomas's ScoutIndex Rating?
Marcus Thomas rated 47.4 for 2008, the 46th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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